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ACCOUNTABLE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Liable to account for one's actions

Example:

he was answerable to no one

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

responsible (worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable)

Derivation:

account (furnish a justifying analysis or explanation)

accountability (responsibility to someone or for some activity)

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